Get away: Come to Summit for a day

Last year we rocked your Get Your Glass Sweepstakes Archer with new seats, avionics, and a glass cockpit. This year, we flew your airplane—the Let’s Go Flying Cirrus SR22—out to you.

Now be one of the first to see what we’re going to do with the 2010 Sweepstakes airplane as we unveil it at AOPA Aviation Summit at 11 a.m. on Nov. 5 in the Tampa Convention Center.

While you’re at Summit, take in more than 400 exhibits, check out the vast gathering of airplanes at Peter O’Knight Airport during Airportfest, and enjoy all Tampa has to offer.

Day passes to the exhibits start at just $35; access to Airportfest is free.

But, if you want to add on the humor of Rod Machado, the wisdom of such stars as U.S. National Aerobatic Champion Patty Wagstaff or EAA President Tom Poberezny, or the camaraderie of fellow pilots and aviation enthusiasts, opt in for the full-access day pass at just $55.

There are sound financial reasons for aircraft ownership. Beyond the money saved on overnight trips, delays caused by airlines, and other miscellaneous expenses, owning an airplane has definite tax advantages.